These springs literally bubble out of a hillside along the Halfway River, just north of Nakusp. The springs feed via an amateur tube network into the many stone-lined mud-bottomed pools – a main pool, river pool, second pool and shallow pool. Camping areas and parking are at the top of the trail.
Since 2016, the pools have been rebuilt and BC Parks maintains the site with a host (Bob Moody). Fees for camping are $15/night ($7.50 for seniors) with 20 vehicle-access camping spots, and another 10 spread out through the forest.
Halfway is a fantastic winter escape for snowshoers. Snow makes the road undriveable anywhere from mid-October until mid-May. Park on the highway for the 11-kilometre trek down the snowed-in forest service road for the heated reward that awaits.
Rating: ♦♦♦◊◊
Location: North of Nakusp
Difficulty: A1 easy
Elevation Gain: -72 m / -236′
Distance: 1.5kms
Time: 20 minutes one way
Season: Road access from April to November, ski doo or ski winter
Access: 4WD
Map: 82K/5 St Leon Creek, 82K/12
Drive: From the Galena Ferry, drive 22 km south and from Nakusp, drive 26 km north on Highway 23 and turn east onto the Halfway River FSR, just south of the bridge over the Halfway River. The parking area is 11.5 km up the road. The left goes down to the new parking area and the right goes to the day parking area.
Route/Trail: A short but steep 1-mile stairway/trail descends through the forest from the parking and camping areas. The hot springs are along the river.
What to Do: Ione Falls
